Sugar Confectionery Collection

Advertisement: Frys Five Boys Milk Chocolate (colour litho)
7168657 Advertisement: Frys Five Boys Milk Chocolate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Frys Five Boys Milk Chocolate)

Nicolas Appert, illustration from Merveilles de L Industrie by Louis Figuier (engraving)
1734055 Nicolas Appert, illustration from Merveilles de L Industrie by Louis Figuier (engraving) by French School; (add.info)

Henri Nestle, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
711589 Henri Nestle, c.1875 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Nestle, born Heinrich Nestle (10 August 1814 - 7 July 1890)

Buying chocolates by 8: 00pm (colour litho)
7150960 Buying chocolates by 8:00pm (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Children and sweets (colour litho)
7150684 Children and sweets (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children and sweets)

Couple sucking the same acid drop (colour litho)
7151026 Couple sucking the same acid drop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Cheeky lad and lassie with a sugar stick (colour litho)
7200580 Cheeky lad and lassie with a sugar stick (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheeky lad and lassie with a sugar stick)

Confectioners tart, chef and girl (colour litho)
7150946 Confectioners tart, chef and girl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Confectionery (colour litho)
7150680 Confectionery (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confectionery. Illustration from The Sugar Plum House that Jack Built (Ernest Nister, London)

Greedy Richard (engraving)
7169775 Greedy Richard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greedy Richard. Illustration for Illustrated Poems)

"The candy and fruit merchants lazily wave their fly-brushes"(engraving)
7170590 " The candy and fruit merchants lazily wave their fly-brushes" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade card for John Greatwood, confectioner and fruiterer, Birmingham (engraving)
7154053 Trade card for John Greatwood, confectioner and fruiterer, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for John Greatwood)

Manufactory of Ridley and Co, New York (engraving)
7162478 Manufactory of Ridley and Co, New York (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactory of Ridley and Co, New York)

F Slaby chocolate and sugar confectionery factory, Prague (colour litho)
982734 F Slaby chocolate and sugar confectionery factory, Prague (colour litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: F Slaby chocolate and sugar confectionery factory)

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"Sugar Confectionery: A Sweet Journey Through Time" Step into a world of sugary delights as we explore the captivating history of sugar confectionery. From the enchanting illustrations of Nicolas Appert's Turkish delight to Henri Nestle's pioneering contributions, this collection takes us on a mouthwatering adventure. In Louis Figuier's Merveilles de L'Industrie, an intricate engraving showcases Appert's illustration, capturing the essence of a young boy savoring the flavorsome Turkish delight. The vibrant colors transport us to a time when indulging in these treats was pure bliss. A black and white photograph from 1875 introduces us to Henri Nestle, whose innovative ideas revolutionized the confectionery industry. His vision paved the way for countless sweet creations that continue to tantalize our taste buds today. As dusk settles in, a colorful lithograph depicts eager customers buying chocolates by 8:00 pm. The anticipation is palpable as they eagerly select their favorite treats from an array of options, each one more tempting than the last. Mixed sweets come alive in another vivid lithograph - an explosion of colors and shapes that entice both young and old alike. It reminds us that there is something magical about biting into a candy that surprises our senses with every chew. Children revel in their love for sweets in yet another lively lithograph. Their joyous expressions capture the sheer happiness derived from indulging in these sugary treasures - truly moments filled with innocence and delight. A cheeky couple shares an acid drop through a playful lithograph; their mischievous smiles tell tales of shared secrets and stolen kisses while relishing this tangy treat together - proof that sweetness can be found not only in confections but also in relationships formed over them. Cheekiness continues as we encounter two mischievous youngsters enjoying sugar sticks through yet another delightful lithograph.